Current Trends in Implant Dentistry Lenka Sthitaprajna1, Rathor Karishma2,*, Achuthan Narendran3, Dharmashree S.4, Varu Rucha5, Dalai Radha Prasanna6 1Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 2Tutor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 3Senior Lecturer, VMS Dental College, Vinayaka Mission University, Salem, Tamil Nadu 4Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 5Private Consultant, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 6Post-Gradudate Trainee, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O ’Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha *Corresponding Author: Dr. Karishma Rathor Tutor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O ’Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India
Online published on 2 February, 2019. Abstract The science of implantology is highly dynamic. Ever since its introduction into the field of dentistry by Dr. Branemark, it has undergone numerous modifications and improvements. With each improvement and advancement made, implantology has proved to be a boon in disguise to the society and hence its acceptance by the general population has widely increased despite it being a relatively expensive treatment modality. This article gives a brief review of the current trends in the field of implantology. Top Keywords Implantology, Dentistry, Recent trends, Modifications. Top |